VH-HZO

On September 22, 2018, at 2045 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B helicopter, registration VH-HZO, sustained substantial damage after colliding with the ground following a total loss of power near Yarraden, Australia. The pilot was not injured. The three passengers each received minor injuries.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. This report is for information purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Australia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)

P.O. Box 967, Civic Square

Canberra A.C.T. 2608

Australia

Tel.: (61) 2 6230-4408 (24/7 Notifications)

(61) 2 6257-4150 (International liaison)

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ATSBInternationalReporting@atsb.gov.au (International liaison)

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(61) 26247-3117 (International liaison)

Website: http://www.atsb.gov.au